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pl23_expn0268.jpg

Sponges growing out of a dead giant sponge a large purple holothurian

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Description

Sponges growing out of a dead giant sponge a large purple holothurian. Astalked sponge in the lower right is seemingly defying gravity with its veryskinny stalk.

Credit

NOAA OKEANOS Explorer Program , 2013 Northeast U. S. Canyons Expedition

Display Date

20130804T192732Z

Location

Mytilus Seamount, north side, 3271-2750m

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space

Ocean Exploration Collection

Modern Expeditions

2013 Northeast U. S. Canyons Expedition